Animal Kingdom Question 253
Question: Wall lizard can run efficiently on vertical surfaces because of
Options:
A) Tetrapod condition
B) Pentadactyle condition
C) Lamellae present under digits
D) Tip of digits are rounded
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Wall lizard bears two pairs of pentadactyl limbs.
Each digit ends into a claw has an adhesive pad on ventral side.
Each adhesive pad has two row of lamellae.
Adhesive pads work on vacuum principle for adhesive over wall and ceilings.
BETA
